Is “Bracing” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
BRACING
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Valid

Meaning of Bracing

/ˈbɹeɪsɪŋ/

verb
  1. 1.To prepare for something bad, such as an impact or blow.

    All hands, brace for impact!

  2. 2.To place in a position for resisting pressure; to hold firmly.

    He braced himself against the crowd.

  3. 3.To swing round the yards of a square rigged ship, using braces, to present a more efficient sail surface to the direction of the wind.

    to brace the yards

noun
  1. 1.That which braces.

  2. 2.A brace.

  3. 3.A form of the military attention stance.

adjective
  1. 1.Invigorating or stimulating.